Flexible Supply Teaching Assistant - SEN Settings

Protocol Education Ltd; Ealing; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for adaptable and enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Supply Teaching Assistants. This flexible role offers the chance to provide essential support in both mainstream and specialist schools, covering staff absences often on short notice. Ideal for students, recent graduates, or anyone exploring a future in education, this position not only provides valuable experience but also a competitive daily pay rate. Join a rewarding environment where your contributions help shape the future of students in need.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Flexible working hours

Opportunity for permanent position

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Experience in childcare or education is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across various ages and abilities, including those with additional needs.
• Assist teachers with daily classroom activities and create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Proactive Approach

Calm Under Pressure

Education

Qualifications in Education or Childcare

Job description

Flexible Supply Teaching Assistant – SEN Settings

Position: Flexible, supply-based (short-notice cover)
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Looking for flexible, rewarding work in education? We are seeking adaptable and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of Supply Teaching Assistants. This role involves providing short-term support in both mainstream and specialist schools, stepping in to cover staff absences—often on the same day.

Whether you're a student, recent graduate, part-time worker, or someone exploring a future in education, this role offers a great opportunity to gain valuable experience while earning a competitive daily rate.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting pupils across a range of ages and abilities, including those with additional needs

• Assisting class teachers and support staff with daily classroom activities

• Helping create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

• Working flexibly across different schools—placements are often confirmed in the morning

We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A reliable, proactive, and calm approach

• Willingness to travel locally at short notice

• Experience in childcare, education, or SEN settings is beneficial but not essential

Please Note:
Supply roles are typically offered with limited notice, so availability from 7:00–7:30 AM for booking calls is ideal. Wherever possible, we will place you in schools local to your area.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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